Roblox Game Development: From Zero To Proficiency: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Third-Person Shooter in Roblox Studio with Lua

Master Roblox Development Faster

Are you ready to take your Roblox game development skills to the next level? Roblox Game Development: From Zero to Proficiency (Intermediate) is your step-by-step guide to mastering advanced gameplay mechanics, NPC behaviors, and combat systems in Roblox Studio. Whether you’re looking to build engaging action games or expand your knowledge of Lua scripting, this book will equip you with the tools needed to create interactive and dynamic game experiences.

Imagine developing intelligent NPCs that chase the player, designing a weapon system with ammunition and reloading mechanics, or implementing health packs that keep players alive in high-stakes battles. With hands-on projects, practical exercises, and clear explanations, this book helps you transform your ideas into fully functional Roblox games.

What You Will Learn

After completing this book, you will be able to:

• Develop and script dynamic NPC spawning that adapts to player progress.
• Implement a functional health system for both players and NPCs.
• Create and manage health packs to allow players to restore health during combat.
• Design an ammunition system where players must reload weapons strategically.
• Use PathfindingService to improve NPC movement and chasing behavior.
• Implement enemy AI that reacts to the player’s presence and attacks accordingly.
• Develop a game restart system when the player loses all health.
• Enhance combat with visual effects, sound feedback, and UI indicators.
• Optimize game performance and troubleshoot common scripting issues.
• Publish your game on Roblox and share it with a broader audience.

Master Roblox and Game Development for All

This book is designed for:

• Intermediate Game Developers: Expand your skills beyond the basics with advanced mechanics and AI-driven gameplay.
• Aspiring Game Designers: Learn how to create engaging combat systems, dynamic NPC interactions, and real-time action elements.
• Students and Educators: A structured and practical guide for teaching or learning advanced Roblox game development.
• Hobbyists and Enthusiasts: Whether you’re creating games for fun or planning to monetize them, this book will help you achieve your goals.

Topics Included in This Book

• Advanced Lua scripting for complex game mechanics.
• Building a functional weapon system with ammo, reloads, and damage scaling.
• Creating and managing NPC behaviors, including patrolling, chasing, and attacking.
• Designing an NPC health system with damage tracking and AI responses.
• Adding health packs and ammo pickups for resource management.
• Developing a dynamic NPC spawner that adjusts difficulty over time.
• Enhancing combat with real-time UI feedback (e.g., health bars, ammo counters).
• Using sound effects and visual feedback to improve game immersion.

Unleash Your Roblox Development Potential Today: Buy this book now and bring your dream Roblox game to life!